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RO62 SYF

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,798 mi
Last recorded55,798 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO62 SYF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 55,798 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2026 55,766 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2025 55,094 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2024 53,516 miles

Trays and covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some components

Pass 19 Sep 2023 51,058 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2022 48,664 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2021 46,698 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underside surface rust

Pass 11 Sep 2020 41,554 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 41,554 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 37,037 miles

Fluid leak from above the engine undertray, unable to assess what that fluid is, but advise investigating

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2018 32,937 miles

covers & under trays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2017 30,058 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 30,058 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 26,743 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 26,743 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 22,134 miles

diesel test passed trigger point not met.

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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RO62 SYF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 67,597 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RO62 SYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RO62 SYF registered?

RO62 SYF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is RO62 SYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO62 SYF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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